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Work Zone Taper Length: How Long Should a Traffic Control Taper Be? How long should a work zone taper be? It is one of the most important questions when setting up a temporary lane closure, traffic shift, or shoulder closure. A properly designed taper gives approaching drivers enough distance to recognize a change in the roadway and smoothly move from … Continue reading “Work Zone Taper Length Guide: MUTCD Formulas & Examples”